Column: Augusta National stuck in a time warp AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Gary Player was camped out under the big oak tree behind the clubhouse, signing autographs and posing for pictures as he did 50 years ago. At the many snack stands scattered around Augusta National, pimento cheese sandwiches in green wrappers were selling for 1962 prices - a buck fifty. Augusta National's boys club lost in hypocrisy Jane Gibson of Spartanburg, S.C., has attended the Masters as a spectator the past seven years. As she stood near the No. 1 tee Wednesday afternoon, Gibson calmly offered her views of Augusta National's membership... Augusta National still silent on women Augusta National Golf Club chairman Billy Payne said Wednesday that he isn't certain if a men-only membership rule is hurting the home of the Masters, but he certainly will not speak about it. Augusta National chairman Billy Payne doesn't want to talk about gender issues Augusta National chairman Billy Payne was more than happy to talk about a number of topics during Wednesday's Masters week press conference. Rory McIlroy, the long putter debate, course conditions, Ernie Els, growing the game of golf -- they were all open for discussion. But the second the questions turned to the possibility of the club extending a membership to IBM CEO Virginia Rometty, Payne ... Augusta's no-women policy raised Augusta National Golf Club chairman Billy Payne is forced to deflect questions over the club's men-only members policy, on the eve of the 76th Masters. Payne: Augusta National to be ready despite storm AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Augusta National will be ready for the Masters, despite a major storm that dumped 1.4 inches of rain on the course, washed out bunkers, toppled trees and even knocked out a bathroom. Augusta National a powerful holdout among men-only clubs Divisions between sexes start with pink and blue clothes for babies, move into dance classes and football practice and later into single-sex book clubs and bowling leagues. Augusta National ducks issue of gender bias As the Masters begins this morning, the issue of gender bias at Augusta National has taken on new life. Martha Burk told The Star that, regardless of what club chairman Billy Payne says about progress, there remains an undeniable message: Young women and girls face limitations that male golfers do not. Masters golf: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership The Augusta National Golf Club finds itself in a very awkward situation this week as it hosts the 76th Masters Tournament . The dilemma it faces stems from the club's policy of accepting only men as members. A move to end the policy was mounted in 2003 by the chairman of the National Council of Women 's Organizations, but the protest failed. But now it appears that it may be harder than ever to ... Augusta National still mum on women Augusta National Golf Club chairman Billy Payne said Wednesday that he isn't certain if a men-only membership rule is hurting the home of the Masters, but he certainly will not speak about it. Time and again at his annual news conference, Payne dismissed questions and shoved...
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Can Wilson or Donald tame Augusta National On Golf Uncomfortable Day at the Boys Club Time stands still 'My dog ate my Masters tickets' Par Augusta's New Issue A Woman Runs I.B.M. Column stuck in a time warp Notebook Historic step may be used Burk Gender Is Now I.B.M.'s No lucky charm needed Scott Stallings prepared for first Two stars and wideopen field countdown Top 20 to watch Payne ready despite storm The bloom comes off absorbs atmosphere is Golden Bell short little par3 terror Hiring of CEO revives membership debate Female golf club
